Degree of protection and mark of conformity
Together with the mark of conformity issued by testing institutes, the applicable approbations are "MANDATORY" for all kinds of control gear. In this regard, a distinction is made between safety tests (EN 61347), performance tests (EN 62384), energy consumption tests (EN 62442-3), EMC tests (EN 55015, EN 61547, EN 61000-3-2) and tests regarding the assessment of electromagnetic fields (EN 62493). For drivers, the ENEC mark documents that relevant safety and performance requirements have been met. The degree of protection of a control gear is expressed by an IP number. IP20 devices are suitable for integration in indoor luminaires without special requirements. IP65 devices are, for instance, used for outdoor lighting applications.
